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Icon for Discussion Activity Discussion Assignment: Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

20 points

Think about the legislation passed to control the number of immigrants to the country and the groups that expressed anti-immigrant sentiment. What do you think the founding fathers would have said about the anti-immigrant sentiment of the late eighteenth century? Why do you think they would have felt that way? Be sure to cite specific examples to support your opinion.

Comment on some of the entries of your classmates. Refer to the discussion rubric for guidance.